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Condominium property management continues to grow more complex. Boards expect timely responses and clear documentation. Owners want consistent communication.

Property managers are balancing increasing volumes of inquiries while remaining accountable for decisions that affect people’s homes and finances. Technology is often presented as the solution. But in condominium management, adopting new tools without structure or oversight can create more risk than benefit. At Imperial Properties, we believe technology should support professional judgment, not replace it.

The Real Challenge in Condominium Management

Many service challenges in condominium management are structural, not performance-related.

  • High volumes of repetitive inquiries
  • After-hours calls and emails
  • Information spread across inboxes, voicemails, and notes
  • Inconsistent documentation of verbal conversations

These challenges affect response times, continuity, and staff workload, even in well-run organizations.

Why Technology Must Be Used Carefully

Generic call centres and unguided automation often lack building-specific knowledge and human oversight. In condominium management, where decisions impact governance, compliance, and community trust, that risk matters. Any use of technology must:

  • Preserve human accountability
  • Reflect each building’s governing documents and procedures
  • Strengthen records and documentation

Without these safeguards, technology becomes a liability rather than a solution.

A Responsible Path Forward

Imperial Properties has been investing in systems and processes that improve how service requests are received, organized, and documented, while keeping decision-making firmly with our team. The goal is simple:

  • Clearer communication
  • Better continuity
  • Stronger records
  • A more sustainable workload for property managers

Technology works behind the scenes. People remain responsible.

What This Means for Boards and Owners

When technology is applied responsibly, boards and owners benefit from:

  • More consistent service
  • Fewer missed or delayed requests
  • Improved documentation for governance and oversight

Most importantly, it allows property managers to focus on managing buildings rather than managing interruptions.

Looking Ahead

The condominium management industry is evolving, and expectations continue to rise. Imperial Properties remains committed to adopting innovation thoughtfully and responsibly, in a way that supports our team and protects the communities we serve. In the coming months, we will be sharing more about enhancements to our service standards designed to improve responsiveness, documentation, and consistency, while preserving the human judgment that condominium management requires.